A hot air system may not fully evaporate all impinging water drops. Runback ice can result. This can be detected using IVS’ microstrip resonator technology.

Tapping air from the engine to anti-ice systems can reduce the available thrust.

And automatic flight control systems can mask the effects of ice accumulation.

That’s why better detection of icing ahead is so critical, even for aircraft already equipped with icing protection systems. Early detection minimizes risk by alerting pilots to icing threats they may not otherwise see.